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EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019 MEDIA HANDBOOK

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1. FROM LISBON TO TEL AVIV – NETTA’S YEAR

“I'm so happy! Thank you for accepting

differences between us.

Thank you for celebrating diversity!”

This is simply the way Netta’s year started, with

millions of eyes watching, all over the world.

Netta dared to dream and won the 2018

Eurovision Song Contest, but that was just the

start. She broke Spotify and Apple Music records

worldwide. TOY’s video clip became the official

Eurovision YouTube channel’s top-most viewed

video, breaking all times records in just 76 days.

She performed all over Europe, was a guest on

major talk shows in the US and Europe, became

one of the hottest names in the global music industry, won the Israeli Music Woman of

the Year title and even managed to meet Prince William in the Rothschild Boulevard in

Tel Aviv. Netta signed a contract in an international record company and is working full

time on her debut album. The first single she published, “Bassa Sababa”, reached 6th

place in the American Billboard hit parade, under the Dance Club Songs category.

Netta’s win reminded us that in 2018, women are all super heroes in all aspects,

becoming a fashion and gay community icon, appearing on the Attitude international

magazine cover, opening Pride Parades all over Europe and even walking the catwalk

at the Israeli Fashion Week show.

Netta will perform the opening act of Semi Final 1 and with that, will actually start the

2019 Eurovision Song Contest shows in Tel Aviv with a new version of TOY, in addition to

a world-premiere of her new single.

Photo by Daniel Kaminsky


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2. WELCOME BY EBU

One of the many unique qualities of the

Eurovision Song Contest is that it travels

every year, and in 2019 it is making one of

its longest journeys between host cities.

After a fantastic 63rd Eurovision Song

Contest hosted by Portuguese EBU

Member RTP in Lisbon we are now eagerly

anticipating this year’s event being held

over 4,000 km away in Tel Aviv.

This is the first Eurovision Song Contest to

be hosted in this “non-stop” city, and the

first for the EBU’s newest Member KAN,

but it’s the 3rd time we are staging the

competition in Israel and we are excited to

be back. Last year Netta Barzilai gave her

country its 4th win with “Toy” and thanked audiences around Europe and beyond for

“celebrating diversity”.

It’s that diversity, along with our other values of universality and inclusivity, that

strengthens the Contest every year, bringing people together like no other cultural

event. Because of those values this unique entertainment event, powered by public

service media, is still thriving well into its 7th decade.

This year we are asking artists, delegations and the millions of viewers watching to “Dare

to Dream”. All of us have a dream and we look forward to realizing the dreams of 41

participants as they proudly represent their countries on the global stage provided by

the Eurovision Song Contest.

And for one country their dream of winning will come true!

Whatever else you’re dreaming of, the EBU is proud to welcome you all to Tel Aviv and

is looking forward to three exciting shows and a memorable Eurovision Song Contest.

Jon Ola Sand


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3. WELCOME BY KAN

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.

Always remember, you have within you the strength,

the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

to change the world.”

—HARRIET TUBMAN

Israel has always been a nation of

dreamers who made their dreams come

true thanks to a great deal of

determination, perseverance and hard

work.

Last year, 20 years after the last time

Israel won the Eurovision Song Contest in

1998 and 40 years after first winning the

contest consecutively in 1978 and 1979,

Israel had made another dream come true

and won the contest for the 4th time.

That is also the story of KAN - the Israeli

Public Broadcasting Corporation, which began broadcasting only two years ago and has

since emphasized providing the Israeli audience with innovative, creative and diverse

content on three platforms- digital, radio and television.

This is the first time that the Eurovision is being produced by KAN, a responsibility that

we take very seriously. In the past year, we have dedicated great efforts and resources

to bring audiences all over the world a great show.

We are very excited and happy to host this year's contest, and to share the diversity and

creativity of Israeli society with the world.

I warmly welcome you all to Israel, wishing you a great experience and an unforgettable

show.

Eldad Koblenz


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4. WELCOME BY THE EUROVISION 2019 TEAM

It is our sincere privilege and joy to welcome you to our country!

This is the third time Israel is hosting the greatest entertainment show on TV - the

Eurovision Song Contest! We welcome Europe with open arms to get a taste of Tel Aviv

and the flavor of our country's talent.

It has been a pleasure hosting this year's ESC participants as they danced around the

country while shooting the show's postcards. The stage on which the ESC will take place

has been at the center of our efforts for the past year.

We are endeavoring to make it worthy of the outstanding performances in this year's

show. We Dared to Dream - and it is with great honor to share with you a dream come

true!

Meytal Cohen Yuval Cohen Zivit Davidovitch Tali Eshkoli TV Producer Show and TV Producer Executive Producer Head of Event

Deputy Executive Producer

5. MORE ABOUT KAN: DIGITAL, RADIO AND TELEVISION

The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC), branded

KAN, is a statutory body formed in 2015 under the Israeli Public

Broadcasting Law, to deliver high quality and independent

content for all of Israel’s citizens and inhabitants, to reflect and

document Israel as being a Jewish and democratic state, its

values and heritage, and giving a fair, equal and balanced

expression of the points of view and opinions spread among the

Israeli public.


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The Israeli government and parliament (the Knesset) have determined under law that a

new public service broadcaster will be formed in Israel, one that will be economical and

relevant, to replace the old public service broadcaster (IBA).

Source: kan_israel on Instagram

KAN broadcasts on 8 radio stations in all genres, 3 television channels, in Hebrew,

Arabic and for children, 7 digital radio stations and of course on social platforms, and

in 4K on YouTube and selected events on TV.

KAN’s generalist programming on television, on KAN 11, covers all genres, including talk

shows and satire, drama, acquired nature and action drama series, sports,

documentaries and various specials. KAN annually invests an unprecedented 200 mILS

(around 50 mEUR) in the Israeli local production and creative market.

KAN’s Arabic Media department is a leading and diverse content creation force,

branded MAKAN, on television (MAKAN 33), radio and social networks.

KAN has studios in Jerusalem, Modi’in, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Be’er Sheba.

KAN’s vision follows the motto “Digital First”, having its television content available

anon its official website (www.kan.org.il) and the KAN (generalist KAN 11) and Hinuchit

(for children) Apps, in addition to audio content on the KAN OD App, including live radio

broadcasts, digital radio, podcasts and recorded programme (all on both the App Store

for iPhones and Google Play for Android).


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6. SLOGAN AND THEME: INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, UNITY The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest’s concept and slogan, “Dare to Dream”, developed

by creative agency Awesome TLV, was officially announced in late October 2018. This

aspirational tag line represents and symbolizes everything that the Eurovision Song

Contest is about: inclusion, diversity and unity. Being on that stage, daring to dream you

can win the Eurovision Song Contest, be brave enough, be confident enough, standing

there performing for a world audience is something that is worth the dream!

This is what Netta did last year, when she performed in Lisbon.

She went on that stage with a dream:

A dream to bring the Contest back to Israel. And she succeeded. And this year in May,

in Tel Aviv, we will all meet to celebrate the good values of the Eurovision Song Contest

and we will do it here, with the help of broadcaster KAN and the Israeli team.

Every year the slogan is chosen by the Host Broadcaster and is an important aspect of

the event. It is used as the creative foundation of the content’s visual identity, stage

design, opening acts, interval acts and postcard production. The first time a slogan was

officially introduced was in 2002, when host ETV from Estonia chose “A Modern

Fairytale” as its theme.

The 2019 event’s theme logo, developed by creative agency ST/AF and designer Adam

Feinberg, was revealed in mid-January. The logo is comprised of three triangles which,

when united, shine together to create a golden star. The triangle is one of the world's

oldest shapes, is a cornerstone symbol found universally in art, music, cosmology and

nature, representing connection and creativity. As the triangles join and combine, they

become a new single entity reflecting the infinite stellar sky, as the stars of the future

come together in Tel Aviv for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.


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7. THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST HISTORY, by Eurovision.tv

The history of the Eurovision Song Contest began as the brainchild of Marcel Bezençon

of the EBU. The Contest was based on Italy's Sanremo Music Festival and was designed

to test the limits of live television broadcast technology.

Eurovision Song Contest logo 1957-1993

The first Contest was held on 24 May 1956, when seven nations participated. With a live

orchestra, the norm in the early years, and simple sing-along songs on every radio

station, the Contest grew into a true pan-European tradition.

Lys Assia, 1956 winner Marcel Bezençon

In the beginning, it was obvious for the participants that they should sing in their

country's national language. However, as the Swedish entry in 1965, Absent Friend, was

sung in English, the EBU set very strict rules on the language in which the songs could be

performed. National languages had to be used in all lyrics. Song writers across Europe

soon tagged onto the notion that success would only come if the judges could

understand the content, resulting in such entries as Boom-Bang-A-Bang and La La La. In

1973, the rules on language use were relaxed, and in the following year ABBA would win

with Waterloo. Those freedom of language rules would be soon reversed in 1977, to

return with apparent permanent status in the 1999 contest.


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The voting systems used have changed throughout the years. The modern system has

been in place since 1975. Voters award a set of points from 1 to 8, then 10 and finally 12

to songs from other countries, with the favorite being awarded the now famous douze

(French for 12) points. Historically, a country's set of votes was decided by an internal

jury, but in 1997 five countries (Austria, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the United

Kingdom) experimented with televoting, giving the public in those countries the

opportunity to vote en masse for their favorite songs. The experiment was a success and

from 1998 all countries were encouraged to use televoting wherever possible.

Nowadays viewers may also vote by SMS. Whichever method of voting is used, jury,

telephone or SMS, countries may not cast votes for their own songs.

ABBA, after their famous victory at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden

The end of the Cold War in the early 1990s led to a sudden increase in numbers, with

many former Eastern Bloc countries queuing up to compete for the first time. This

process has continued to this day with more and more countries joining. For this reason,

in 2004 the Semi-Final format was introduced by the EBU, which turned into two Semi-

Finals for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008. Now all countries, except the 'Big Five'

(France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK), together with the host country, must be in a

Semi-Final top-10 to qualify for the Final.

In 2015, the Contest celebrated its 60th anniversary. The BBC hosted a grand show in

London, featuring over a dozen former participants. And to honor Australia's Eurovision

Song Contest commitment for over 30 years, having continuously broadcast the show

since 1983, the organizers invited SBS to participate for the first time ever.

Despite the 'grand old lady' being of respectable age, her pension is nowhere in sight,

as the Eurovision Song Contest is still the most modern live TV entertainment spectacle

in the world.


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8. FACTS & FIGURES

With a legacy of more than 60 years, which brought hundreds of hours of live television

and close to 1,600 songs from some 50 countries, the Eurovision Song Contest is a great

source of historic facts and mind-blowing figures. On this ever-expanding page, we are

sharing the most significant ones with you.

The Eurovision Song Contest started with just seven participating countries in 1956.

It was the only contest with two songs per country.

Following the break-up of the Soviet Union, more countries wanted to join in the

1990s. In 1993 and 1994, a then-record 25 countries took part.

In 1996, a pre-qualification heat was organized to reduce 29 participants to 23,

while host country Norway automatically qualified for the contest as 24th country.

The challenge was solved in 2004, when a Semi-Final was introduced. Growing

interest lead to the introduction of a second Semi-Final in 2008. As a result, a

record number of 43 countries took part in 2008 for the first time.

In 2006, Ireland’s Brian Kennedy delivered the 1,000th entry to the contest,

appropriately titled Every Song is a Cry for Love. If you would listen to all the songs

without a break, you would be sitting up for nearly 72 hours.

In 2001, the largest audience ever attended the Eurovision Song Contest. Almost

38,000 people gathered at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium to witness the first ever

Estonian victory.

Ratings of the Eurovision Song Contest have varied greatly over the past decades.

In 2016, some 204 million people saw at least one of the three shows in whole or in

part.

With seven victories, Ireland is the most successful country at the contest. Sweden

won the contest six times, while Luxembourg, France and the United Kingdom won

five times.

Poland made the most impressive debut in 1994, when Edyta Gorniak came second

with To Nie Ja, closely followed by Serbia’s victory in 2007. Although Serbia &

Montenegro was represented twice before, it was the first time that Serbia took

part as an independent country.


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Norway could be found at the bottom of the scoreboard as many as eleven times.

The unfortunates came last in 1963, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1990, 1997, 2001,

2004 and in the Grand Final of 2012. Nevertheless, they also won three times, in

1985, 1995 and 2009.

Even though the Eurovision Song Contest

took place 63 times, it has 66 winners. In 1969,

four countries topped the scoreboard with an

equal amount of points: The United Kingdom,

Spain, the Netherlands and France. Lacking

rules to resolve tie situations, the EBU had to

declare all four contestants as winner. Tie

rules were introduced shortly after.

Salomé from Spain was one of the four winners

of the legendary 1969 Eurovision Song Contest

In 2015, the Eurovision Song Contest was recognized by the Guinness Book of World

Records as the Longest Running Annual TV Music Competition.

ABBA is the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winner. The Swedish pop band

won the contest in 1974 and has enjoyed phenomenal success ever since, despite

officially splitting up in 1983.

Domenico Mudugno performing Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu

in 1958 © Stichting Beeld & Geluid

The most covered Eurovision Song

Contest song is Domenico

Mudugno‘s Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu,

also known as Volare. The song has

been covered by famous stars

such as Dean Martin, Cliff Richard,

David Bowie and many more.

Johnny Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest three times. In 1980 and 1987 he

represented Ireland as performer and won both times, with Hold Me Now and

What’s Another Year, in 1992 he wrote Linda Martin’s winning entry Why Me?

In 2014, Valentina Monetta took part for San Marino for the third time in a row

and… qualified for the Grand Final! She participated in the 2017 contest for the

fourth time!

In 2011, Lena, the winner of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, decided to defend

her title on home ground – something only two people have done in the history of

the contest.


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Until 1998, each act was supported by a live orchestra and every country brought

their own conductor. Noel Kelehan conducted the orchestra of five winners, in

1980, 1987, 1992, 1993 and 1996. Dutch conductor Dolf van der Linde conducting for

a record seven countries; Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the

Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.

Only three women conducted the

orchestra at the Eurovision Song

Contest. Nurit Hirsch conducted the

Israeli entries of 1973 and 1978, Monica

Dominique conducted the Swedish 1973

entry and Anita Kerr appeared in front

of the orchestra for Switzerland in 1985.

The orchestra at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest © BBC

German songwriter and composer Ralph Siegel is a true Eurovision addict. He took

part a whopping 21 times. He did so most recently in 2014, granting San Marino

their first qualification to the Grand Final. His 22nd participation was in 2017,

having written the song for San Marino. He won once, in 1982, with the famous Ein

Bißchen Frieden.


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9. PARTICIPATING BROADCASTERS IN THE 2019 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

1. Albania RTSH

2. Armenia AMPTV

3. Australia SBS

4. Austria ORF

5. Azerbaijan İctimai TV

6. Belarus BTRC

7. Belgium RTBF

8. Croatia HRT

9. Cyprus CYBC

10. Czech Republic ČT

11. Denmark DR

12. Estonia ERR

13. Finland YLE

14. France FT

15. North Macedonia MKRTV

16. Georgia GPB

17. Germany ARD/NDR

18. Greece ERT

19. Hungary MTVA

20. Iceland RÚV

21. Ireland RTÉ

22. Israel KAN

23. Italy RAI

24. Latvia LTV

25. Lithuania LRT

26. Malta PBS

27. Moldova TRM

28. Montenegro RTCG

29. Netherlands AVROTROS

30. Norway NRK

31. Poland TVP

32. Portugal RTP

33. Romania TVR

34. Russia RTR

35. San Marino SMRTV

36. Serbia RTS

37. Slovenia RTVSLO

38. Spain RTVE

39. Sweden SVT

40. Switzerland SRG/SSR

41. United Kingdom BBC


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10. WINNERS OF THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

Year Winner Song Performer

1956 Switzerland Refrain Lys Assia

1957 Netherlands Net als toen Corry Brokken

1958 France Dors, mon amour André Claveau

1959 Netherlands 'n Beetje Teddy Scholten

1960 France Tom Pillibi Jacqueline Boyer

1961 Luxembourg Nous les amoureux Jean-Claude Pascal

1962 France Un premier amour Isabelle Aubret

1963 Denmark Dansevise Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann

1964 Italy Non ho l'età Gigliola Cinquetti

1965 Luxembourg Poupée de cire, poupée de son France Gall

1966 Austria Merci, Chérie Udo Jürgens

1967 United Kingdom Puppet on a String Sandie Shaw

1968 Spain La, la, la Massiel

1969 Spain Vivo cantando Salomé

United Kingdom Boom Bang-a-Bang Lulu

Netherlands De troubadour Lenny Kuhr

France Un jour, un enfant Frida Boccara

1970 Ireland All Kinds of Everything Dana

1971 Monaco Un banc, un arbre, une rue Séverine

1972 Luxembourg Après toi Vicky Leandros

1973 Luxembourg Tu te reconnaîtras Anne-Marie David

1974 Sweden Waterloo ABBA

1975 Netherlands Ding-a-dong Teach-In

1976 United Kingdom Save Your Kisses for Me Brotherhood of Man

1977 France L'oiseau et l'enfant Marie Myriam

1978 Israel A-Ba-Ni-Bi Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta

1979 Israel Hallelujah Gali Atari and Milk and Honey

1980 Ireland What's Another Year Johnny Logan

1981 United Kingdom Making Your Mind Up Bucks Fizz

1982 Germany Ein bißchen Frieden Nicole


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1983 Luxembourg Si la vie est cadeau Corinne Hermès

1984 Sweden Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley Herreys

1985 Norway La det swinge Bobbysocks!

1986 Belgium J'aime la vie Sandra Kim

1987 Ireland Hold Me Now Johnny Logan

1988 Switzerland Ne partez pas sans moi Céline Dion

1989 Yugoslavia Rock Me Riva

1990 Italy Insieme: 1992 Toto Cutugno

1991 Sweden Fångad av en stormvind Carola

1992 Ireland Why Me? Linda Martin

1993 Ireland In Your Eyes Niamh Kavanagh

1994 Ireland Rock 'n' Roll Kids Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan

1995 Norway Nocturne Secret Garden

1996 Ireland The Voice Eimear Quinn

1997 United Kingdom Love Shine a Light Katrina and the Waves

1998 Israel Diva Dana International

1999 Sweden Take Me to Your Heaven Charlotte Nilsson

2000 Denmark Fly on the Wings of Love Olsen Brothers

2001 Estonia Everybody Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL

2002 Latvia I Wanna Marie N

2003 Turkey Everyway That I Can Sertab Erener

2004 Ukraine Wild Dances Ruslana

2005 Greece My Number One Helena Paparizou

2006 Finland Hard Rock Hallelujah Lordi

2007 Serbia Molitva Marija Šerifović

2008 Russia Believe Dima Bilan

2009 Norway Fairytale Alexander Rybak

2010 Germany Satellite Lena

2011 Azerbaijan Running Scared Ell & Nikki

2012 Sweden Euphoria Loreen

2013 Denmark Only Teardrops Emmelie de Forest

2014 Austria Rise Like a Phoenix Conchita Wurst


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2015 Sweden Heroes Måns Zelmerlöw

2016 Ukraine 1944 Jamala

2017 Portugal Amar pelos dois Salvador Sobral

2018 Israel Toy Netta

11. THE MARCEL BEZENÇON AWARDS

In addition to the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), the attending

accredited press, commentators and composers appoint more winners with a

Marcel Bezençon Award.

The award, named after the founder of the ESC, was first handed out in 2OO2, at the

initiative of Christer Björkman (Sweden’s representative in the 1992 Eurovision Song

Contest and 5-time ESC Producer) and Richard Herrey (member of the Herreys, 1984

Eurovision Song Contest winner from Sweden).

The award is divided into three categories: The Press Award (given to the best

overall entry voted for by the accredited media), The Artistic Award (presented to

the artist with the best artistic achievement voted for by the commentators) and

the Composer Award voted for by the participating composers in the final (for the

most original composition).

The awards are traditionally handed out backstage, shortly before the Grand Final


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FORMER WINNERS

Lisbon 2018

Press Award: Mercy, Madame Monsieur, France

Artistic Award: Fuego, Eleni Foureira, Cyprus

Composers Award: Bones, Borislav Milanov, Joacim Persson, Brandon Treyshun

Campbell, Dag Lundberg, Bulgaria

Kyiv 2017

Press Award: Occidentali's Karma, Francesco Gabbani, Italy

Artistic Award: Amar Pelos Dois, Salvador Sobral, Portugal

Composers Award: Amar Pelos Dois, Luisa Sobral, Portugal

Stockholm 2016

Press Award: You Are the Only One, Sergey Lazarev, Russia

Artistic Award: Jamala, 1944, Ukraine

Composers Award: Sound of Silence, DNA (David Musumeci & Anthony Egizii),

Australia

Vienna 2015

Press Award: Grande Amore, Il Volo, Italy

Artistic Award: Måns Zelmerlöw, Heroes, Sweden

Composers Award: A Monster Like Me, Kjetil Mørland, Norway

Copenhagen 2014

Press Award: Rise Like A Phoenix, Conchita Wurst, Austria

Artistic Award: The Common Linnets, Calm after the Storm, the Netherlands

Composers Award: Calm after the Storm, Ilse DeLange, JB Meijers, Rob Crosby,

Matthew Crosby, Jake Etheridge, the Netherlands

Malmö 2013

Artistic Award: Farid Mammadov, Hold me, Azerbaijan

Press Award: Nodi Tatishvili & Sophie Gelovani, Waterfall, Georgia

Composers Award: You, Robin Stjernberg, Linnea Deb, Joy Deb, Joakim Harestad

Haukaas, Sweden


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Baku 2012

Artistic Award: Loreen, Euphoria, Sweden

Press Award: Sabine Babayeva, When the Music Dies, Azerbaijan

Composers Award: Euphoria, Thomas G:son, Peter Boström, Sweden

Düsseldorf 2011

Artistic Award: Jedward, Lipstick, Ireland

Press Award: Paradise Oskar, Da Da Dam, Finland

Composers Award: Sognu, Daniel Moyne, Quentin Bachelet, Jean Pierre Marcallesi,

Julie Miller, France

Oslo 2010

Artistic Award: Harel Skaat, Milim, Israel

Press Award: Harel Skaat Milim, Israel

Composers Award: Milim, Itomer Adaddi and Noam Horev, Israel

Moscow 2009

Artistic Award: Patricia Kaas, Et s’il fallait le faire, France

Press Award: Alexander Ryback, Fairytale, Norway

Composers Award: Bistra Voda, Aleksandar Čović, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Belgrade 2008

Artistic Award: Ani Lorak, Shady lady, Ukraine

Press Award: Vânia Fernandes, Senhora do mar, Portugal

Composers Award: Pe-o margine de lume, Nico & Vlad, Romania

Fan Award: Sirusho Harutyunyan, Qele, qele, Armenia

Helsinki 2007

Artistic Award: Marija Šerifović, Molitva, Serbia

Press Award: Verka Serduchka, Dancing Lasha Tumbai, Ukraine

Composers Award: Unsubstantial Blues, Magdi Rúsza, Hungary

Athens 2006

Artistic Award: Carola, Invincible, Sweden

Press Award: Lordi, Hard Rock Hallelujah, Finland

Composer Award: Lejla, Zeljko Joksimovic (Hari Mata Hari), Bosnia & Herzegovina


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Kyiv 2005

Artistic Award: Helena Paparizou, My Number One, Greece

Press Award: Chiara, Angel, Malta

Composer Award: Zauvijek Moja, Slaven Knezovic & Milan Peric (No Name), Serbia

& Montenegro

Istanbul 2004

Artistic Award: Ruslana, Wild Dancers, Ukraine

Press Award: Zeljko Joksimovic, Lane Moje, Serbia Montenegro

Composer Award: Stronger Every Minute, Mike Connaris (Lisa Andreas), Cyprus

Riga 2003

Artistic Award: Esther Hart, One More Night, Netherlands

Press Award: Sertab Erener, Everyway That I Can, Turkey

Fan Award: Beth, Dime, Spain

Tallinn 2002

Artistic Award: Afro-Dite, Never Let It Go, Sweden

Press Award: Sandrine Francois, Il faut de temps, France

Fan Award: Laura, Addicted To You, Finland

12. PRACTICAL ENTRANCE INFORMATION FOR PRESS AND FANS

The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest‘s Press Center / Media and Fans dedicated entrance

to the venue (Expo Tel Aviv) is from Gate 1 (Itzik Ramba St.), down the road from Rokach

Blvd. (where the shuttle drop off / pick up point is), in front of the University Train

Station.

After crossing Gate 1, please note that you are not yet within the secured area of the

ESC 2019. (The Expo has additional pavilions and offices which are not part of the ESC

production zones).

If this is your first visit to the venue, you would need to pick up your Accreditation badge

at the Accreditation Center, a short walking distance from Gate 1 (close to Pavilion 11).

Do remember to bring your signed Accreditation voucher, to save time during the pick-

up process. On Friday 3 May, it will be open from 08:00 to 16:00. As of Saturday 4

May, it will be open daily from 8:00 to 20:00.


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Once you have picked up your badge, you need to go through security at the Press

Center Security Check, nearby the Accreditation Center (on your way to the Press

Center). Once crossing it, you are within the secured area of the ESC 2019 production.

The Press Center is a short walking distance after that. This year, it is comprised of three

adjacent buildings: Pavilion 11 (Welcome Desk, Common Lounge and Working Area for

journalists), Pavilion 12 (Interview Rooms) and Pavilion 13 (Press Conferences Room).

The press conferences’ schedule generally follows the stage rehearsals schedule.

Detailed information, including the press conferences during the Shows week (for EBU

and KAN, and after the live shows, for example), is available on the TOBLA19 App:

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tobla19/id1455837304

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.cityweb.ESC2019

Usernames and passwords will be given to you at the Welcome Desk (at Pavilion 11).

13. PRESS CENTER OPENING HOURS

Pavilion 11 Pavilion 12 Pavilion 13

4 May Sat 09:00 - 21:00 09:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 20:00

5 May Sun 09:00 - 21:00 09:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 20:00

6 May Mon 09:00 - 21:00 09:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 20:00

7 May Tue 09:00 - 19:30 09:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 20:00

8 May Wed Closed (Memorial Day)

9 May Thu 09:00 - 21:00 09:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 19:00

10 May Fri 09:00 - 23:30 09:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 00:00

11 May Sat 09:00 - 17:30 09:00 - 17:30 09:00 - 16:30

12 May Sun 09:00 - 15:00 09:00 - 15:00 09:00 - 14:30

13 May Mon 12:00 - 01:30 12:00 - 19:00 17:00 - 20:00

14 May Tue 12:00 - 02:00 12:00 - 19:00 21:00 - 01:30

15 May Wed 12:00 - 01:30 12:00 - 19:00 17:00 - 20:00

16 May Thu 12:00 - 02:00 12:00 - 19:00 21:00 - 01:30

17 May Fri 12:00 - 02:30 12:00 - 19:00 Closed

18 May Sat 13:00 - 03:30 13:00 - 19:00 21:00 - 03:00


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14. PRESS AND FANS ACCREDITATION The purpose of accreditation to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) is to both identify

accredited individuals and their role or function while being at the ESC venue, as well as

to grant accredited individuals’ entitlement to access to specific areas of the premises

determined by the Category (and where applicable, the subcategory) under which they

are accredited.

Access to Media and Journalists (P tags)

• Press Working Area at Pavilion 11

• Press Conferences Area at Pavilion 13

• Front-of-stage Press Area (only during open rehearsals)

• First Dress Rehearsal of each show

• EuroClub

• Opening Orange Carpet Press Area

Please Note: only for those Press Representatives who have requested access therefor when

applying for accreditation and whose access has been granted by the EBU

Access to Fans (F Tags)

• Common Lounge at Pavilion 11

• Press Conference Area (only for the first round of press conference and/or meet-

and-greet)

• Front-of-stage Press Area (only during open rehearsals)

• First Dress Rehearsal of each show

• EuroClub

• Opening Orange Carpet Fan Area (if available)

Please kindly note that access to the Press Working Area is not permitted to F tags.

Further and detailed information, including the 2019 Accreditation Handbook, is

available online on: https://eurovision.tv/press/accreditation


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15. EXPO TEL AVIV – THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019 VENUE

Expo Tel Aviv is the largest and most advanced site in Israel

for conventions, exhibitions, fairs, stage performances and

events of an international magnitude. The center annually

hosts hundreds of events and exhibitions of various types,

which draw more than 2.5 million visitors. It contains approximately 20,000 m2 of

canopied presentation areas, divided among 8 pavilions and 20 conference halls of

variable sizes, and an additional 20,000 m2 of open presentation spaces,

accommodating any type of event.

The beginning of Expo Tel Aviv traces back to the 1920s, even before

the founding of the State of Israel. The cornerstone ceremony for the

permanent structures of Yarid Hamizrach "The Levant Fair"), as it was

originally called, took place in 1933. Following the founding of the

State of Israel, the complex changed its name in the 50s to the "Trade Fairs &

Convention Center" It was recently renamed Expo Tel Aviv, to strengthen its global

branding positioning. Since Expo Tel Aviv's inauguration, the Flying Camel was its official

emblem. The camel symbolizes the slowly-paced levant, while the wings symbolize the

burst of innovation, initiative spirit and progress. For the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest,

the main areas located in the complex are:

PAVILION 2

• Stage Hall

PAVILION 1

• Green Room

• Delegation Bubble

• Show and Contest Desk

• Commentators Area and

Viewing Room (2nd level)

• Security and Medical Area

PAVILION 11

• Press and Fans Common lounge

• Press Working area

PAVILION 12

• Interview Rooms (bookable via

email or on location)

PAVILION 13

• Press Conferences room


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PAVILION 2

Construction of Pavilion 2 started during the second half of 2010: a

complex and expensive project at a cost of around 350 million ILS.

The opening of Pavilion 2, at the start of 2015, brought with it a new

standard to the events sector, with the introduction of a variety of

options, never-before-seen in Israel, in terms of operational and

versatile functionality. The inspiration for the planning of Pavilion 2, and the

uncompromising standards it meets, communicate with the most well-known and busy

conference centers in the world, and position Expo Tel Aviv as the largest venue and the

only one of its kind in the Middle East, offering the most advanced standards in the

world.

PAVILION 1

Pavilion 1 stretches on approximately 5,100m2 and to a height of 10

meters, without any pillars used. The Pavilion contains a large

registration lobby, a glamorous round registration-stand and 4

conference rooms on the gallery floor. Simultaneous sessions can be

held alongside exhibitions or professional conventions in each of the

8 modularly-structured conference halls. Pavilion 1 showcases force and operational

qualities and provides great versatility, with dozens of annual exhibitions, business

events, conventions and international performances.


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16. PRESS CENTER TEAM

Tal Barnea – Head of Press and International Relations

Irit Rom-Raff – Press Center Producer

Sharon Ben Ari – Press Working Area and Press Conferences Manager

Itay Zeeman – Press Working Area and Press Conferences Manager

Roi Caro – Interview Rooms Manager

Zipi Livni – Press Conferences TV Director

Sivan Avrahami – Press Conferences Moderator

Nadav Embon – Press Conferences Moderator

KAN PR Team

Sharon Ben David – Head of Communications

Aya Achimeir – Head of PR & Strategy

Moshe Debby – Strategy & Crisis Management

Ron Granot – Spokesperson for Israeli Press

To contact the EBU PR Team (Premier) – [email protected]


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17. PRESS CONTACT LIST

Albania Kleart Duraj [email protected]

Armenia Emma Hakobyan [email protected]

Australia Nikita Jacka Jo'an Papadopoulos

[email protected] [email protected]

Austria Roman Horacek [email protected]

Azerbaijan Kostiantyn Khudov [email protected]

Belarus Olga Salamakha [email protected]

Belgium Vincent Bayer [email protected]

Croatia Maja Njirjak [email protected]

Cyprus Andreas Anastasiou [email protected]

Czech Republic Kryštof Šámal [email protected]

Denmark Kristina Sindberg [email protected]

Estonia Tomi Rahula [email protected]

Finland Heli Vartiainen [email protected]

France Nathalie Rouanet [email protected]

Georgia Natia Mshvenieradze [email protected]

Germany Iris Bents Melanie Helmke


Greece Irene Giannara [email protected]

Hungary Simon Mudri-Molnar [email protected]

Iceland Runar Freyr Gislason [email protected]

Ireland Rayna Connery [email protected]

Israel Ran Sagiv Roei Katz


Italy Kabir Naidoo [email protected]

Latvia Liga Andzane [email protected]

Lithuania Lina Patskocimaite [email protected]

Malta Charles Dalli [email protected]

Moldova Vitalie Cojocaru [email protected]

Montenegro Sabrija Vulić [email protected]

The Netherlands Famke Kroese [email protected]


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North Macedonia Toni Cifrovski Russell Davies


Norway Camilla Sand Andreas Blaauw-Hval


Poland Marta Piekarska [email protected]

Portugal Maria Ferreira [email protected]

Romania Cristian Bogdan Acatrinei

[email protected]

Russia Maxim Kranin [email protected]

San Marino Monica Papadatos [email protected]

Serbia Duška Vučinić LučićSrđan Mladenović

[email protected]@rts.rs

Slovenia Špela Prešlenkov [email protected]

Spain Alicia León [email protected] / [email protected]

Sweden Madeleine Sinding-Larsen

[email protected]

Switzerland Eva Wismer [email protected]

United Kingdom Lizzi Morton [email protected]

18. THE PRESS CENTER

WELCOME DESK (Pavilion 11)

The Press Welcome desk is located by the entrance to the main Press Center working

area, at Pavilion 11. Press Center personnel will be waiting at the desk to help all

accredited journalists, photographers and fans with information requests and related

enquiries. The working area in Pavilion 11 has room for 750 workstations. Wi-Fi high speed

Internet connection is available. Some of the workstations will also have hard-wired

Internet connection, with cables available upon request from the IT Support desk.

Journalists are also welcome to consult the EBU Press desk and the KAN Press desk for

media questions, with both desks located at the entrance to the working area. The

working area will be equipped with monitors to follow rehearsals, press conferences and

the live shows, in addition to information monitors with the daily events. Printing and

copy services are also available.


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INTERVIEW ROOMS (Pavilion 12)

The Interview Rooms Area (in Pavilion 12) are located between the Press Working Area

and the Press Conferences Area (Pavilion 13). Six interview rooms are available as of 4

May, equipped with chairs, logo backdrops, power outlets and proper lighting for

conducting one-on-one interviews. There will also be three fully-equipped radio

interview studios available as of 12 May. These studios will be equipped with an audio

facilities line and Internet connectivity. In addition, there are two photo studio rooms

available for photo-op use.

All accredited media, Heads of Delegation and Heads of Press are welcome to book

these rooms on a first-come-first-served basis. Interview Rooms are booked at

[email protected] and the Radio Studios at [email protected]. For general

information, please contact [email protected].

PRESS CONFERENCES ROOM (Pavilion 13)

The Press Conferences room has approximately 500 seats and space for several

camera teams. Camera crews and radio journalists will have access to a press sound box

located on the press camera podium. Power outlets will also be provided on the press

camera podium. It is of the utmost importance that you provide your own power

adaptor. The Press Conference room will be used for all press conferences of all the

participating artists, as well as the EBU and KAN press conferences. During the shows

(second) week, there will be press conferences after the two Semi Finals, as well as the

Winner’s press conference after the Grand Final. Each press conference will include a

photo-op session.

EUROVISION NEWS FACILITIES AT THE VENUE

Eurovision News Events Radio & TV, in close cooperation with Host Broadcaster KAN, will

offer the following facilities at the Arena and the Press Center from 9 May until the last

feed on 18 (early morning of 19) May:

• Exclusive interior Stand up position for live programme inserts with a view of the

stage and at the Green Room (restrictions may apply to non-rights-holders,

accreditation required)

• Stand up position for live programme inserts with a view of the Press Center

(accessible with P / Press accreditation)


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• Ad hoc live stand ups with IP solution connected to the Eurovision Network

(Opening Ceremony) Exterior stand up position for live programme inserts through

an IP solution

• Multi format Playout

• Possibility to record HB signal during Semi-Finals and the Grand Final for rights

holders only

• Connectivity to the Eurovision Global Network

• Daily News Packages provided by EBU EVN/ World Feed crews

• Euroradio interview rooms and radio Connectivity

The Press Center Working Hours:

Pavilion 11 Working Area

Pavilion 12 Interview Rooms

Pavilion 13 Press Conferences

4 May Sat 09:00-21:00 09:00-19:00 10:00-20:00

5 May Sun 09:00-21:00 09:00-19:00 10:00-20:00

6 May Mon 09:00-21:00 09:00-19:00 10:00-20:00

7 May Tue 09:00-19:30 09:00-19:00 10:00-20:00

8 May Wed Closed


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Pavilion 11 Working Area

Pavilion 12 Interview Rooms

Pavilion 13 Press Conferences

9 May Thu 09:00-21:00 09:00-19:00 10:00-19:00

10 May Fri 09:00-23:30 09:00-19:00 10:00-00:00

11 May Sat 09:00-17:30 09:00-19:00 09:00-16:30

12 May Sun 09:00-15:00 09:00-19:00 09:00-14:30

13 May Mon 12:00-01:30 12:00-19:00 17:00-20:00

14 May Tue 12:00-02:00 12:00-19:00 21:00-01:30

15 May Wed 12:00-01:30 12:00-19:00 17:00-20:00

16 May Thu 12:00-02:00 12:00-19:00 21:00-01:30

17 May Fri 12:00-02:30 12:00-19:00 -

18 May Sat 13:00-03:30 13:00-19:00 21:00-03:00

19. COMMENTATORS

The Commentary positions are located in the main stage hall, left upper tier. The

Commentators' Lounge is located in the second floor of Pavilion 1 (above the Green

Room and Delegations Bubble). In the Lounge you will find the Commentators' pigeon

holes, as well as a working area and a break area. This is also the place where the

mandatory Commentators Briefings will take place, prior to each first Dress Rehearsal

(that is, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday). If a Commentator cannot be present, the

Head of Delegation must attend. To facilitate the commentators’ work on site, The EBU

provides information through the Slack application, an online communications tool,

which will feature:

• Last-minute script or running order changes;

• Running order changes during the show;

• Information about unforeseen events;

• Semi-Final results near the end of the


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We kindly urge Commentators to have the Slack application running during each live

show and the dress rehearsals, if they are present in their commentary booth.

Commentators Liasion Officer: Ivor Lyttle, tel. +49 170 555 2238, [email protected]

Commentators Manager: Hagit Raz [email protected]

Each commentary booth will be equipped with a Riedel CCP- 1116

commentary control panel, like the one in the illustration, as well as

a desk, two monitors and Wi-Fi. Delegations and Commentators

could order their requirements through Accredion by using one

separate form for each booth. In this form, they will be able to pick and choose exactly

what they require in terms of technical equipment.

COMMENTATORS BRIEFINGS SCHEDULE

Monday 13 May, 12:30 - 14:00 - Main and Semi-Final 1 Briefing

Wednesday 15 May, 12:30 - 14:00 - Semi-Final 2 Briefing

Friday 17 May, 11:30 - 13:00 - Grand Final Briefing

20. ACCESS TO AND SCHEDULES OF REHEARSALS AND PRESS CONFERENCES

For a final and up-to-date daily schedule of rehearsals and press conferences, please

follow the information monitors in the Press Center (highlighting where it would be

possible to watch rehearsals from each day) or consult the TOBLA19 App.

Full Reporting Access Rules available on https://eurovision.tv/press

The first stage rehearsals (4-7 May for Semi Finalists and 10 May for Finalists), as well as

the 2nd and 3rd Dress Rehearsals, in addition to the Live Shows are not open to journalists,

who could follow them on monitors in the Press Center.

Follow this link for a Summary of the Access Rules, including the limitations on filming.

The full detailed copy of the ESC 2019 Access Rules is also available on the official

website.


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21. SHOW HOSTS

The four show hosts: Assi Azar, Bar Refaeli, Erez Tal and Lucy Ayoub (photo by Eyal Nevo)

ASSI AZAR

Assi Azar is one of Israel's top television hosts and screenwriters. He has hosted the

Israeli version of "Big Brother" and Israel's "Rising Star", a Prime-time musical

reality-show that is was used to find the next Israeli representatives for the

Eurovision Song Contest. The same show was used a year ago, to discover an

anonymous bar-singer named Netta Barzilai. Assi's work, as the creator and

screenwriter of the series "The Beauty and the Baker", made him a big show-runner

in Israel. The show was sold for an international audience in Russia and the

Netherlands and is currently being developed to an American audience for ABC's

Universal Television company. In 2005, Assi made his most personal documentary

film, in which he came out as a gay in front of his parents and the whole country.

Ever since he has been an active leader of LGBT rights' movements. For that he was

listed as OUT Magazine's 100 Most Influential Gay People in the world.

BAR REFAELI

Bar Refaeli is one of Israel's symbols of beauty, talent and success. Bar is an Israeli

supermodel, television host, actress, and businesswoman, that first appeared in the

spotlight as a baby at the age of 8 months and has not left the business ever since.


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Bar has reached success in Israel by hosting several prime-time shows, such as the

Israeli version of "the X factor" among other accomplishments overseas. She was

the first Israeli model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue,

and was voted No. 1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list. Bar was a popular guest-

star in the most famous International TV shows, such as The Tonight Show With

Jimmy Fallon, The Jay Leno Show, The Tonight Show with Conan Obrien and Late

Night with David Letterman. Bar also started her own model casting show, named

"Million Dollar Shooting Star" on the German TV channel SAT1.

EREZ TAL

Erez Tal is Israel's most highly appreciated television and radio host, producer and

entrepreneur. During his 25 years in the business, Erez has developed, produced

and hosted a series of number-one primetime hits for the Israeli and worldwide

audience. Erez hosted 10 seasons of the Israeli "Big Brother", one of the most

successful TV shows in Israel in addition to many other television accomplishments.

His career has also led him to high peaks, such as creating, hosting and selling his

TV game-show "The Vault" to 23 territories worldwide, including the UK, France,

Spain and Russia, making it the most successful Israeli game-show format in the

world. His unquestionable experience and talent, behind, as well as in front of the

camera will surely be a corner stone in our Israeli Eurovision of 2019. Besides that,

Erez Tal was KAN's Israeli commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018.

LUCY AYOUB

Lucy Ayoub is Israel's most promising rising star and its pluralist face and voice. As

many others in her generation, the Internet gave her the voice she was always

looking for and her breakthrough came with the help of her YouTube channel and

videos, that have turned her into an Israeli success story at the age of 23. In 2016,

Lucy became famous when she read several pieces of her poetry in the framework

of the Poetry Slam Israel competition. In the same year, Lucy joined KAN, writing

and submitting digital videos. In 2017, Ayoub began to host a weekly cultural

programme on the radio station. In the same year, she began hosting the daily TV

programme called “Culture Club” on KAN. She has grown to become a well-known

TV host and influential force and was Israel's spokes-person in the 2018 Eurovision

Song Contest in Lisbon.


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22. SHOWS’ ACTS AND VTs

After twenty years, the Eurovision Song Competition is returning to Israel! We are

so excited to host the world’s greatest musical event, featuring forty-one songs

from all over Europe and the world. The competition will take place in Tel Aviv, but

it will give the world a chance to see the breadth of Israel – the beautiful vistas,

history and culture of a country that was born and thrives because of people who

dare to dream.

In addition to the competition itself, the three-part broadcast will feature a wealth

of musical acts and entertainments: video postcards, in which the representatives

of each country rose to our challenge – to dare to dance all over the Israel; Idan

Raichel, who will wow the crowd with Hebrew music; the video artist known as

“Kutiman” who will provide a completely original redesign of the Eurovision

soundtrack; our very own Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, who will show you Tel Aviv

and Israel like you’ve never seen before; and the Shalva Ensemble, who taught us

all a lesson in the power of a dream and the bravery to make it come true.

We’re also pleased to honor the Eurovision tradition by inviting past winners and

finalists like Mans Zelmerlöw, Conchita Wurst, Eleni Foureria, and Verka Serduchka,

who will perform with Gali Atari a once-in-a-lifetime arrangement of her winning

song “Hallelujah,” which brought Jerusalem its second consecutive victory in 1979.

Our Dana, who became Dana International after winning the contest in 1998, will

return to the Eurovision stage, as will Izhar Cohen, the first singer to bring us first

place, with “Abanibi” in 1978. And of course, our Netta – who last year in Lisbon

accomplished her personal dream and our collective one.

Netta Barzilai will perform a world premiere of her new song, as well as an

unforgettable arrangement of her winning song, Toy.

Welcome to Israel, the 64th Eurovision, the Eurovision that Dares to Dream.

The Grand Final’s opening act will begin with a special video that introduces the

audience to Israel and flows seamlessly into the Flag Parade as a single sequence.

Netta will welcome the audience and the participants of the 2019 ESC with the

airplane ride of their life – into TEL AVIV. The plane will “land” directly into the Flag

Parade. The music will begin with “Im Ninalu” a Jewish-Yemenite poem historically


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sung in traditional celebrations. Twenty years ago, Ofra Haza, an Israeli icon who

successfully preformed all over the world, would often include the song “Im Ninalu”

in her repertoire. She also reached a very respectable second place at in the 1983

ESC. Dana International, Israel's famous ESC winner, will open the stage with a

tribute to Tel Aviv and her song “Diva.” Then Ilanit, Israel's first participant in the

ESC, will sing an excerpt from her 1973 song “Ey Sham” followed by

Nadav Guedj, Israel's representative in the 2015 ESC, who will sing an excerpt from

his song "Golden Boy" ("Let me show you Tel Aviv”). The Israeli Hollywood Super-

Star, the international actress Gal Gadot will join us all the way from LA, and we are

super honored and thrilled to welcome her in an exciting and surprising VTR during

the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Between these songs, the delegations flag parade will take place, accompanied

by stage dancers wielding airfield landing lights. When each country is introduced,

the dancers on stage will dance with ultra-bright light pixel pois that will digitally

“unroll” the country’s flag on the ceiling. After being introduced, each country will

be welcomed in its own language and the LED screens will feature the country

name and the word “WELCOME.”

First Semi Final

• Netta – TOY

• Dana International

• Junior Eurovision Song Contest


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• Kutiman (Ophir Kutiel) is a songwriter, producer, orchestra leader, mixologist,

and filmmaker - a “psychedelic funk architect” whose job description changes

by the day. He made his mark on the global music scene in 2007 with the debut

of his critically acclaimed, self-titled album. Two

years later, Kutiman’s interest in the alchemy

of digital video art and soulful music led to his

groundbreaking online music video mash-up

series, ThruYOU. ThruYOU soared to an incredible

ten million views on YouTube in only two weeks

and was named one of the “50 Best Inventions of

2009” by Time Magazine. Over the following decade Kutiman continued to

experiment and innovate with digital media. For this year’s Eurovision Song

Contest, Kutiman will premiere yet another remarkable work of art. Given

access to the Eurovision video archives, Kutiman created a masterpiece – an

original multimedia interpretation of sixty-three years of Eurovision history that

combines some of Eurovision’s most iconic moments into one new and surprising

video artwork. It’s a fitting tribute to Eurovision heritage that you’ll want to

watch again and again.

Second Semi Final

• All members of the Shalva Band dare to dream through music. Formed 13 years

ago as part of the Shalva Organization, the

leading Israeli voluntary society for the

treatment and empowerment of people

with disabilities, the band has performed

and delighted audiences worldwide with its

musical excellence. We are excited and

proud to sing our message of inclusion and

equality for all at the Eurovision Song Contest!


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• Lior Suchard, our very successful sensory world-class artist. During the live

broadcast of the ESC, Lior will attract the attention

of the millions of TV viewers across Europe and

beyond through his special segments where he’ll

interact with the competing artists using his

supernatural powers and senses!

• Kutiman 2

• Abanibi

• Douze Points

Grand Final

• Opening Act and Flag Parade

• Netta – New Song

• Idan Raichel

Idan Raichel is a global music icon who has brought

his inspiring, soul stirring music to some of the world's

biggest stages. As the leader of The Idan Raichel

Project, Idan acts as a musical ambassador by

demonstrating how artistic collaboration has the

power to break down barriers between people of

different backgrounds and beliefs. Over the past 15

years, Idan has recorded songs in a wide variety of languages, including Arabic,

Amharic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, English and Hebrew, and his songs are

considered an essential part of the soundtrack of daily life in Israel.

His unique approach to music also celebrates the diversity within Israel, by

exposing Israelis of different backgrounds to the beauty of the musical

traditions of their neighbors. Idan will perform his song “Bo’ee (Come To Me)”

which has become one of the most popular and recognized melodies in Israeli

music history.


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• Switch Song

In honor of this year’s theme, Dare to Dream, we dared to

dream what would happen if top Eurovision

singers were to switch places and sing their

own versions of other countries’ Eurovision hits.

We asked Austria’s Conchita Wurst, winner of

the 2014 ESC, to sing “Hero,” the song Mans Zemerlöw

performed when he won the contest for Sweden in

2015. Then we asked Mans to sing Eleni Foureira’s

song “Fuego,” which placed second for Cyprus in

2018. And if that weren’t enough,

we even asked Eleni to sing Verka

Serduchka’s iconic song from the 2007 ESC, “Dancing

Lasha Tumbai.” They all said yes. But the biggest surprise is

still to come. With all these incredible performers on one

stage, we dreamed up something even grander: what if

they were to come together to form a new all-star band

for Gali Atari – the Israeli singer who won the first

Eurovision ever to be held in Israel with her classic song

“Halleluja.” The answer is something truly spectacular.

• Tel Aviv Vibe

23. POSTCARDS

Every year, the ESC contestants impress audiences all over the world with their singing.

This year, in honor of the competition's theme, "Dare to Dream," we dared to ask our

performers to show us even more of their talents: we dared them to dance! To help

inspire them, we invited them to visit some of Israel's most special places. The results

were truly amazing. Before each song of the competition, a video postcard featuring

the performers' dancing in a different inspiring location will be screened. As you'll see,

our performers rose to our challenge and helped us write a new chapter in Eurovision

history.


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COUNTRY POSTCARD LOCATION

Albania Banias Nature Reserve

Armenia Masada National Park

Australia Jaffa

Austria Tel Aviv Bauhaus

Azerbaijan Gan HaShlosha (Sahne)

Belarus Jerusalem, Rockefeller Archaeological Museum

Belgium Mitzpe Ramon

Croatia Jerusalem - The Israel Museum


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Cyprus Eilat

Czech Republic Caesarea

Denmark Jerusalem

Estonia Tel Aviv Beach

Finland Ramat Gan, Financial District

France Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Georgia Acre

Germany Sea of Galilee

Greece Jerusalem - Van Leer Institute

Hungary Beit Guvrin National Park

Iceland Beit She'an National Park

Ireland Eylot, Palm Plantation

Israel Jerusalem

Italy Ashdod Port

Latvia Tel Aviv - Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater

Lithuania Habonim Beach

Macedonia Carmel Forest

Malta Timna Park

Moldova Zichron Yaakov's Wineries

Montenegro Mikhmoret Beach

Norway Judean Desert


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Poland Jerusalem - Mishkenot Sha'ananim

Portugal The Dead Sea

Romania Mount Hermon

Russia Jerusalem - Tower of David

San Marino Ashalim - Solar Thermal Power Station

Serbia Ein Zivan - Cherry Blossom

Slovenia Ruhama Badlands

Spain Haifa

Sweden Tel Aviv Port

Switzerland Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The Netherlands Mount Arbel

United Kingdom Haifa - Bahai Gardens

24. SONGS

COUNTRY ARTIST SONG LYRICS MUSIC

Albania Jonida Maliqi Ktheju tokës

(Return to Your Land)

Eriona Rushiti Eriona Rushiti

Armenia Srbuk Walking Out Garik Papoyan Lost Capital, tokionine

Australia Kate Miller-

Heidke Zero Gravity

Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall

Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall

Austria PÆNDA Limits PÆNDA PÆNDA

Azerbaijan Chingiz Truth Borislav Milanov, Trey

Campbell, Bo J, Hostess

Borislav Milanov, Trey Campbell, Bo J, Pablo Dinero, Hostess and

Chingiz

Belarus ZENA Like It Yuliya Kireyeva Yuliya Kireyeva, Victor

Drobysh


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Belgium Eliot Wake Up Pierre Dumoulin, Eliot

Vassamillet Pierre Dumoulin, Eliot

Vassamillet

Croatia Roko The Dream Jacques Houdek,

Charlie Mason, Andrea Čubrić

Jacques Houdek

Cyprus TAMTA Replay

Alex Papaconstantinou, Teddy Sky, Viktor

Svensson, Albin Nedler, Kristoffer Fogelmark

Alex Papaconstantinou, Teddy Sky, Viktor

Svensson, Albin Nedler, Kristoffer Fogelmark

Czech Republic Lake Malawi Friend of a FriendJan Steinsdoerfer,

Maciej Mikolaj Trybulec, Albert Černý

Jan Steinsdoerfer, Maciej Mikolaj

Trybulec, Albert Černý

Denmark Leonora Love Is Forever Lise Cabble, Melanie

Wehbe, Emil LeiLise Cabble, Melanie

Wehbe, Emil Lei

Estonia Victor Crone Storm Stig Rästa, Victor

Crone, Fred Krieger

Stig Rästa, Vallo Kikas, Victor Crone, Sebastian

Lestapier

Finland Darude feat.

Sebastian Rejman Look Away

Sebastian Rejman & Ville Virtanen

Sebastian Rejman & Ville Virtanen

France Bilal Hassani Roi (King) Emilie Satt, Jean-Karl

LucasEmilie Satt, Jean-Karl

Lucas

Georgia Oto Nemsadze Keep on Going Diana Giorgadze Roma Giorgadze

Germany S!sters Sister

Laurell Barker, Tom Oehler, Marine

Kaltenbacher, Thomas Stengaard

Laurell Barker, Tom Oehler, Marine

Kaltenbacher, Thomas Stengaard

Greece Katerine Duska Better Love Katerine Duska, David

Sneddon

Katerine Duska, Leon of Athens, David

Sneddon, Phil Cook

Hungary Joci Pápai Az én apám (My

Father)Ferenc Molnár

Joci Pápai, Ferenc Molnár

Iceland Hatari Hatrið mun sigra (Hate Will Prevail)

Hatari Hatari

Ireland Sarah McTernan "22" Janieck van de Polder, Marcia Sondeijker, Roel

Rats

Janieck van de Polder, Marcia Sondeijker, Roel

Rats

Israel Kobi Marimi Home Inbar Wizman, Ohad

Shragai Inbar Wizman, Ohad

Shragai

Italy Mahmood Soldi (Money) Dardust, Mahmood Dardust, Mahmood,

Charlie Charles

Latvia Carousel That Night Sabīne Žuga Mārcis Vasiļevskis,

Sabīne Žuga

Lithuania Jurij Veklenko Run with the LionsEric Lumiere, Ash

Hicklin, Pele Loriano Eric Lumiere, Ash

Hicklin, Pele Loriano


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Malta Michela Chameleon

Joacim Perrson, Paula Winger, Borislav Milanov, Johan

Alkanas

Joacim Perrson, Paula Winger, Borislav Milanov, Johan

Alkanas

Moldova Anna Odobescu Stay Georgios Kalpakidis, Thomas Reil, Jeppe Reil, Maria Broberg

Georgios Kalpakidis, Thomas Reil, Jeppe Reil, Maria Broberg

Montenegro D mol Heaven Adis Eminić Dejan Božović

The Netherlands Duncan Laurence Arcade Duncan Laurence, Joel

Sjöö, Wouter Hardy Duncan Laurence, Joel

Sjöö, Wouter Hardy

North Macedonia Tamara Todevska Proud Kosta Petrov, Sanja

Popovska

Robert Bilbilov, Lazar Cvetkoski, Darko

Dimitrov

Norway KEiiNO Spirit in the Sky Alexander Olsson, Tom

Hugo, Fred Buljo, Alexandra Rotan

Tom Hugo, Henrik Tala, Fred Buljo, Rüdiger

Schramm

Poland Tulia Fire of Love (Pali

się)Allan Rich, Jude

Friedman, Sonia Krasny Nadia Dalin

Portugal Conan Osiris Telemóveis (Cell

Phones)Conan Osíris Conan Osíris

Romania Ester Peony On a Sunday Ioana Victoria Badea Ester Alexandra Creţu,

Alexandru Şerbu

Russia Sergey Lazarev Scream Sharon Vaughn,

Dimitris Kontopoulos Philipp Kirkorov,

Dimitris Kontopoulos

San Marino Serhat Say Na Na Na Serhat, Mary Susan

ApplegateSerhat

Serbia Nevena Božović Kruna (The Crown) Nevena Božović Nevena Božović, Darko

Dimitrov

Slovenia Zala Kralj &

Gašper Šantl Sebi (To Myself)

Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl

Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl

Spain Miki La Venda (The

Blindfold)Adrià Salas Adrià Salas

Sweden John Lundvik Too Late for LoveJohn Lundvik, Anderz

Wrehov, Andreas Stone Johansson

John Lundvik, Anderz Wrehov, Andreas Stone

Johansson

Switzerland Luca Hänni She Got Me

Laurell Barker, Mac Frazer, Luca Hanni, Jon

Hallgren, Lukas Hallgren

Laurell Barker, Mac Frazer, Luca Hänni, Jon

Hällgren, Lukas Hällgren

United Kingdom Michael Rice Bigger than Us Laurell Barker, Anna-

Klara Folin, John Lundvik, Jonas Thander

Laurell Barker, Anna-Klara Folin, John

Lundvik, Jonas Thander


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25. SIDE EVENTS

The Opening Ceremony will begin with an Orange Carpet Walk on Sunday, May 12 at

19:00. In order to welcome each national delegation, a long orange carpet will be rolled

out where accredited media and fans will be able to view all delegations and have

interviews with the competing artists and delegation members.

Orange Carpet groups will include the artist / band plus three (3) people per national

delegation. Due to increased security, we request that you arrange your hair and make-

up needs before leaving the hotel, and that you do not carry any large-sized luggage.

For Orange Carpet artists, the pre-start zone has been prepared with make-up artists

for touch-ups. Each delegation will be accompanied by two hosts, which will inform them


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in advance on the pick-up time and appearance time on the orange carpet. All national

delegations will be picked up from their hotels to main pick up points and from there will

be transported to the Orange Carpet and Opening Ceremony area at Habima Square

in Tel Aviv. The delegations will enter the complex via the Artists Entrance to the Artists

Area, where refreshments and beverages will be served. While artists go through touch-

ups, the rest of the delegation can go up to the terrace for reception and mingling or to

the Orange Carpet area.

Following that, contest participants will be brought by luxury cars to their carpet walk.

After the walk, artists will go through reception to the Opening Ceremony Event hosted

by Tel Aviv Mayor, Mr. Ron Huldai and in the presence of the Eurovision Song Contest

Executive Supervisor, Mr. Jon Ola Sand. At the end of the ceremony, delegations will be

transported to the Opening Party at the EuroClub complex.

ORANGE CARPET & OPENING CEREMONY EVENT 19:00 - 22:30

EUROCLUB OPENING PARTY 22:30 - 2:00

All delegations are invited. At 2:00, shuttle buses will be waiting for you near the

EuroClub to take you back to the hotel. Please Note: Admittance to the Orange Carpet

& Opening Ceremony and to the EuroClub will be permitted BY BADGE / STICKER.

More details are available on the TOBLA19 App

26. HOST CITY AND TEL AVIV 12 POINTS

Tel Aviv was founded on April 11, 1909, when several dozen families gathered on the sand

dunes on the beach outside Yafo to allocate plots of land for a new neighborhood they

called Ahuzat Bayit, later known as Tel Aviv. The true development of Tel Aviv took off

with the arrival of Scottish urban planner, Sir Patrick Geddes. In response to the

unplanned expansion of the city, Geddes was invited by the municipality in 1925 to

present a comprehensive master plan for Tel Aviv. In his vision, Tel Aviv was to be a

garden city, as foreseen by its founders. An important element of his plan, reflecting the

social climate of the time, was the creation of shared public spaces, in the form of parks

and squares, as well as within residential blocks.


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The housing needs of the wave of immigration to the city brought the rise of Bauhaus,

or Modern Movement, a style of architecture, resulting in what today is known as the

White City.

In the 1930's, Tel Aviv became the country’s largest economic center and had the

highest concentration of social and cultural institutions.

Tel Aviv became known for its modern cafes, hotels, concert halls and nightclubs. The

city enjoyed a sense of international chic, which was rare for the region at the time. In

April 1950, Jaffa was formally merged with the Tel Aviv municipality and a unified city

was established - Tel Aviv-Yafo.

With leafy boulevards filled with people at all hours, a thriving business sector, countless

charming cafes and restaurants, a beautiful beachfront and rich cultural offerings, the

vision of the city’s founders has come alive.

1. THE BEACHES AND THE HERBERT SAMUEL PROMENADE (“HATAYELET”)

Tel Aviv-Yafo boasts a stunning promenade which runs alongside the seashore

that makes up its western edge. People walk or jog, cycle, sit leisurely on benches

and fill their lungs with fresh air, while surrounded by the blue

horizons. Dozens of restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours

are busy all day long, while pubs, discos and jazz clubs

blossom after dark. Regardless of the hour, human

attractions abound – clowns, caricaturists, tattoo artists, hair-

braiders, magicians and of course, the ever-changing parade of people strolling

by. Right off the promenade you’ll find clean sand, lounge chairs, ice-cream

vendors and diehard beach-lovers. Each beach enjoys unique characteristics and

offers a variety of services, including lifeguard stations, kiosks, restaurants,

children’s play grounds, outdoors gyms, and more.

2. OLD JAFFA AND THE CLOCK SQUARE (“KIKAR HASHAON”)

Thousands of years of history come together in Jaffa, one of the world’s oldest

cities and the birthplace of Tel Aviv.


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Old Jaffa, with its Old Port, markets, restaurants and unique atmosphere, is a top

destination for visitors of the city. Enjoy shopping at the flea market, tasting

legendary humus, or browsing through galleries and museums. Yafo is mentioned

in the Old Testament as the port from which the prophet Jonah embarked on a

ship before being swallowed by a fish. In modern times, the port served as the main

export and import hub of the region, including for the famous

Jaffa oranges. Today, local fisherman still use the harbor, and

the main hangars of the port have been restored and include

art galleries, cafes, restaurants, various shops, and the

a unique artistic complex operated by –״ at Center׳ NaLaga״

the deaf and blind community.

3. THE TEL AVIV PORT (“HANAMAL”)

The Port in northwest Tel Aviv was originally built in 1938. It is

home to some of the city's trendiest bars, night clubs,

restaurants and coffee shops. The port is spread along 14,000

square meters of a wooden deck, which was inspired by Tel

Aviv's sand dunes. The wide wooden promenade attracts

thousands of people seeking to combine food, shopping and entertainment with

beautiful sunsets and salty sea breezes. When the sun goes down, the bustle only

increases as the port transforms into one of the liveliest and busiest areas of

nightlife in the city.

4. THE NEW TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF ART

The new Tel Aviv Museum of Art was opened in 2011. The Herta and Paul Amir

Building, which was designed by architect Preston Scott

Cohen and local Israeli Architect Amit Nemelich, is a dynamic

structure made of 430 polished cement panels. The building

hosts visiting exhibitions, in addition to a permanent

collection of highlights spanning 100 years of Israeli art. The

Tel Aviv Museum is part of the city's main cultural complex, and neighbors the

Cameri Municipal Theatre, the Israel Opera, and the Beit Ariela Public Library.


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5. THE INDEPENDENCE TRAIL

Let us embark on a fascinating journey that takes us from a Hebrew city to a

Hebrew state, a trail that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with

the Establishment of Israel in 1948. The trail includes the first homes of Tel Aviv built

on sand dunes, the mosaic of Jaffa's history created by Nahum Gutman, the

Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium, the Great Synagogue, the

Haganah Museum, the first branch of the Bank of Israel, the

monument commemorating Tel Aviv's founders, the statue of

thecity's first mayor, Meir Dizengoff, and Independence Hall

– which originally was Dizengoff's home that he converted

into the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. On 14 May, 1948,it was also the site of the historic

ceremony at which David Ben-Gurion declared Israeli Independence – thereby

closing a full circle: four decades after the Hebrew City was founded, the Hebrew

State was established in the very same place.

6. THE YARKON PARK ("GANEI YEHOSHUA")

The Ganei Yehoshua Park is one of the largest urban parks in Israel, and the largest

in the Tel Aviv municipality, spreading across 3,750,000m2 – from the Geha

intersection in the East to the edge of the Yarkon River in the West. The park

includes extensive lawns, botanical gardens, sports facilities, outdoor concert

venues and

many more

attractions that

serve the

residents of Tel

Aviv and

thousands of annual visitors from the rest of the country. During Israel’s first years

of independence, Prime Minister David Ben Gurion made the decision to establish

a large urban park in Tel Aviv, designating the land around the Yarkon River for

this particular purpose. It was decided that no residential buildings were to be built

along the riverbanks, and that the area will remain as an open center and the

green “lungs” of the city. In the late 60s, Tel Aviv’s mayor, Mordechai Namir,

entrusted Moshe Ekron with the park’s founding – Mr. Ekron later became the

park’s first Chief Executive Officer.


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Planning of the park began in 1969, and it was opened to the public in 1973. It was

named Ganei Yehoshua, honoring Yehoshua Rabinovich, the mayor of Tel Aviv

between 1969-1974.Ganei Yehoshua Park has undergone many developments over

the years, and meets global standards for urban metropolitan parks. The park

includes numerous facilities for the city’s residents and visitors from other parts.

The large active area of the park spreads across 2,000,0002, 1,2002 of which

are lush green lawns. The park’s irrigation systems require over 7,000 annual cubic

meters of water. Future plans include the construction of an irrigation system based

on reclaimed water from near municipal regions. The park offers many diverse

options for recreational activities: picnic areas, running and jogging lanes, bicycle

paths, climbing walls, soccer areas, basketball courts, playgrounds, gardens, a lake

and many more. Ganei Yehoshua is also renowned for its outdoor concert venues

that have hosted many local and international artists such as Paul McCartney, The

Rolling Stones, Madonna, David Bowie, Carlos Santana, Bon Jovi, Elton John,

Aerosmith, Metallica, U2, Depeche Mode, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Sia,

Lady Gaga, Rihanna and to name a few. Ganei Yehoshua Park offers numerous

activities and prides itself on being one of the best urban parks in Israel and the

Middle East.

7. THE RABIN MEMORIAL AND RABIN SQUARE ("KIKAR RABIN")

On 4 November 1995, after a huge rally in support of his

government ׳s peace policy in Tel Aviv ׳s main plaza,

Yitzhak Rabin was murdered in front of City Hall. A year

later, the monument to Rabin was built there. Created by

the sculptor Yael Ben-Artzi, the memorial is made of 16

basalt stones from the Golan Heights that are sunken into

the earth to symbolize Rabin ׳s roots and his deep connection to the land. The

stones are set at varying heights and lit from below by a red light, suggesting the

everlasting light. The viewer feels as if an earthquake took place here – indeed, a

political and social earthquake occurred right at this spot. Graffiti that were

inscribed on the surrounding walls after the murder have been preserved, and

passers-by often stop at the monument to pay their respects to Rabin. Thousands

attend the memorial service held at Rabin Square every year on the anniversary of

his death.


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8. CULTURE SQUARE ("KIKAR HABIMA")

At the end of Rothschild Boulevard are three of the city's most important cultural

institutions: The Habima National Theatre, recently renovated

and expanded; the historic Mann Auditorium ("HaTarbut

Square"), home of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; and the

Helena Rubinstein Pavilion, which houses contemporary art

exhibitions and is open for free to the public. Connecting all

three is the new Culture Square, designed by artists Dani Karavan.

9. THE CARMEL MARKET ("SHUK HACARMEL")

The Carmel Market ("Shuk HaCarmel") is the city's biggest marketplace and a

fascinating place to visit. It is essentially a long and narrow alley with colorful stalls

lining its sides, from where vendors proudly present their goods. Here you can find

almost anything imaginable for the lowest prices in the city,

from different kinds of bread and pastries, to tasty olives, dried

fruits, exotic spices, and fresh produce. Shuk HaCarmel

stretches between the corner of King George and Allenby

streets and the Carmelit Bus Station.

10. THE ARTISTS MARKET ("NACHLAT BINYAMIN")

Every Tuesday and Friday, vendors display their merchandise on small tables along

the paved part of Nachalat Binyamin St. Here you can find jewelry, ceramics,

special toys, lampshades, and Judiaca among a vast and

varied selection of handmade goods. Besides the

shopping, performance artists, fortunetellers and clowns

all wander around the market, providing entertainment.

The market is generally open on Tuesdays and Fridays from

10:00 am until sundown. It is a wonderful place to

purchase unique arts and crafts and special gifts from Israel.


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11. NEVE TZEDEK AND THE HISTORIC TRAIN STATION ("HATACHANA")

Several decades before the founding

of Tel Aviv, Neve Tzedek was built as

one of the first neighborhoods outside

of Jaffa. Its beautifully restored houses

and streets preserve the romance of the

late 19th century. A walking tour is a must for romantics, history lovers and fans of

small, winding alleys. On its southern edge is the Tachana - the historic Jaffa train

station. Built in 1892, the station connected Jaffa Port and Jerusalem, enabling

pilgrims a short (6 hour) journey to the Holy City. Today, following extensive

preservation and restoration, the Tachana's beautiful compound has been

converted in a cultural and shopping center open 7 days a week. One of the historic

train cars has been converted to include a special 3D show that unveils the history

of rail travel in the region. Also in Neve Tzedek is the Nahum Gutman Museum, on

21 Shimon Rokach St. The museum is dedicated to the painter and illustrator, who

immortalized the early Tel Aviv and Jaffa landscapes in his colorful paintings. Neve

Tzedek is also home to the Suzanne Dallal center, a bustling dance and theater

complex that features one of the city's most beautiful piazzas.

12. BAUHAUS ARCHITECTURE AND THE WHITE CITY

In 2003, the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

(UNESCO) proclaimed the historic zone of Tel Aviv, also known as the White City, as

a World Cultural Heritage site. The White City maintains the world's largest

grouping of buildings (about 4,000) in the International Style, also known as

Bauhaus. The buildings were designed by Jewish architects who had studied at the

Bauhaus School in Germany and escaped Europe following the rise of the Nazi

regime. They created a new

architectural language characterized

by its functionality and simplicity. At

first look, houses in this style seem like

simple cubic structures. Yet a close

observation of the fine details reveals its characteristics: white walls, flat roofs,

facades with air ways and shading ledges. The International Style can be best seen

on and round Rothschild Boulevard


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27. SHUTTLES FOR PRESS

Dedicated shuttle services are available to/from the Expo on 3 different routes through

the city. More detailed and up-to-date information and exact schedules are available

on the App (TOBLA19).

28. GOOD TO KNOW

TIME ZONE

Israeli Summer (Daylight Saving) Time (IDT) begins on Friday, 29 March 2019, at

02:00 and is UTC+3. This is the Friday before the last Sunday of March.

TELEPHONE

Country Code (Israel): +972

Area Code (Tel Aviv): (0)3

ELECTRICITY

In Israel, the standard voltage is 230 V (220 - 240 voltage supported) and the

frequency is 50 Hz, as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and

Africa. You can use your electrical appliances in Israel using the

European standard (type C) plug.

CURRENCY AND CREDIT CARD

The currency used in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (ILS), divided into 100 Agorot.

All major credit cards are accepted in Israel.

DRINKING WATER

Tap water in Tel Aviv and elsewhere in Israel is perfectly safe to drink.

TIPPING

A service charge is not included in Israel hotels and restaurant bills. A gratuity is

custom in restaurants.

WI-FI IN TEL AVIV

You can find free Wi-Fi at Ben Gurion / Tel Aviv Airport, most of the city hotels,

shopping malls, bars and restaurants and throughout the city main streets.


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AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

In May the average temperature is 21°C. In sunny days, temperature can reach 27°C

degrees during the day and fall to 14°C or 15°C at night.

SHOPPING

The shops in the city center normally keep the following opening hours: 9 or 10am

to 7pm. Shopping malls are open from 10am to 11pm

FOOD TRUCKS

You can find 2 food trucks outside Pavilion 1 (for Delegations) and 2 food trucks

outside Pavilion 11 (for Press).

CAFETERIAS

A cafeteria will be available inside the Delegation Bubble (for delegations) and

inside the Press Center with several options: light meals, snacks, soft drinks,

sandwiches and more.

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